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@gavherb

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English expat in Malta

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Lives in Marsaskala, Marsaskala

Registration: 01 July 2016

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gavherb replied to a thread
6 years ago
krakevisa

Find a job before or after moving? by krakevisa

Hello I am from the UK but would like to move to Malta. I haven't moved abroad before so perhaps I am a little naive. Do people normally find a job before they move, or do they just go abroad and find a job once there? I have applied for a ...

gavherb

i would advise you come over with enough money to last 3 months and look for a job here. it shows to employers that you are here and you wont get cold feet and pull out. Also you will get a better salary offer as you are already in sunny Malta. ;-) Read More

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6 years ago
MaltaCommando

How to be well informed about upcoming events? by MaltaCommando

Hello, I write this because I find very difficult to keep on track of all events going on the island. Things like fairs, reenactments, open markets, exhibitions, etc. I use Evensi, whatson, visitmalta, etc. But they don't show everything. For ...

gavherb

facebook events, make sure you have your options ticked for locations and the type of events. Also use the google account cookies for good !! let it suggest stuff you like based on past browsing history, you will have to mark the ones your not ... Read More

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6 years ago
gavherb

state pension UK/malta by gavherb

Im currently working in malta do i still need to pay Uk National insurance to still receive my state pension when i come to retirement age ? someone told me i have to pay UK national Insurance but i have also been told the malta National insurance ...

gavherb

no advise was ok, as i am still yet to sort this all out thank you very much Sjan Read More

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6 years ago
svale

Flying to Malta with dog on Air Malta by svale

I've had my maisonettes in St Paul's since 1972 so everything is sorted as far as housing is concerned. Anyway, we put off selling up in the UK completely as my husband needed an op and loves his garden. Until recently, we've really ...

gavherb

I flew with my dog as cargo last year from Heathrow on a Monday. i arranged everything direct with air malta no agent or company by email try emailing opslhr@network-airline.com (also this is the template i used) For the Air Transportation of ... Read More

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6 years ago
martyynyyte

Buying property in Malta by martyynyyte

Hi all, Has anyone ever bought property in Malta? What are the laws surrounding this? Do you have any tips? Thanks!

gavherb

http://postahomeloan.maltapost.com/ Read More

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6 years ago
Dodgy99uk

Hi all new to this visa and work permit help by Dodgy99uk

Hi all I am currently living and working in the UK I have a UK passport. Due to expire Oct 13 2019 I am looking to move to Malta and would be alone I am 47 and am currently working in a warehouse I ran my own successful business for three years ...

gavherb

can you get your renewed passport sent to malta ? i thought it had to be a UK address ? Read More

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6 years ago
Dodgy99uk

Hi all new to this visa and work permit help by Dodgy99uk

Hi all I am currently living and working in the UK I have a UK passport. Due to expire Oct 13 2019 I am looking to move to Malta and would be alone I am 47 and am currently working in a warehouse I ran my own successful business for three years ...

gavherb

i will personal message you as the expat police will just tell you to look through the forum ;-) Read More

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6 years ago
Dodgy99uk

Hi all new to this visa and work permit help by Dodgy99uk

Hi all I am currently living and working in the UK I have a UK passport. Due to expire Oct 13 2019 I am looking to move to Malta and would be alone I am 47 and am currently working in a warehouse I ran my own successful business for three years ...

gavherb

no you can come and go as you please, i would renew your passport mind save hassle later on. Read More

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6 years ago
LissiJayne

Moped in Malta? by LissiJayne

Hi, I have made the decision to move to Malta so I am now thinking about my every day life there. In the UK I have a moped which I used to ride every day to work until May this year when I passed my car test and started to drive a car instead. I ...

gavherb

i would suggest you see how the roads and drivers are here for your self you are the best judge on if its worth it, personally i dont think so, i would suggest a car or even a quad bike. The Quad would be in between a bike and a car. you can still ... Read More

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6 years ago
Farah jaye

Accommodation Required asap by Farah jaye

Hi All, I have just arrived in Malta, I’m Loki g for accommodation please. I will be working in paceville Thank you

gavherb

Hi Farah welcome to malta, please check you PM Read More

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6 years ago
fragar

landlord wants repair money beyond the security deposit by fragar

We're a family of five living in Pembroke and are about to move our of our rental unit (an apartment in Pembroke) in two weeks. Our landlord has given us a 570 Euro bill for repairing the door frame in the bathroom and informed us that he ...

gavherb

I think you can pretty much kiss the deposit goodbye, as getting it back in any legal manner would just be more expensive. In regards to the quote you do have the right to ask for three separate quotes to compare the price, and also get your own ... Read More

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6 years ago
gavherb

UK expats coming to malta and in need of a Bank account by gavherb

Hi Guys just some info for you i have mentioned this before. metro bank in the UK, you can open an account for free and use all around Europe free withdraws and transactions. my brother is coming to visit soon and i told him about it as i sent him ...

gavherb

no of course not ? i just bank with them? Read More

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6 years ago
gavherb

UK expats coming to malta and in need of a Bank account by gavherb

Hi Guys just some info for you i have mentioned this before. metro bank in the UK, you can open an account for free and use all around Europe free withdraws and transactions. my brother is coming to visit soon and i told him about it as i sent him ...

gavherb

yes your correct its registered in the UK my point was its styled on american banking, Vernon Hill is an american, was founder and chairman of Commerce Bancorp new jersey and now also chairman of republic bank Philadelphia. Read More

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6 years ago
gavherb

UK expats coming to malta and in need of a Bank account by gavherb

Hi Guys just some info for you i have mentioned this before. metro bank in the UK, you can open an account for free and use all around Europe free withdraws and transactions. my brother is coming to visit soon and i told him about it as i sent him ...

gavherb

metro is an american bank dont think they care about brexit :D Read More

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6 years ago

UK expats coming to malta and in need of a Bank account

Hi Guys just some info for you i have mentioned this before. metro bank in the UK, you can open an account for free and use all around Europe free withdraws and transactions. my brother is coming to visit soon and i told him about it as i sent him ... Read More